SRINAGAR — In a worrisome development, at least six percent of the students of 6-14 years of age were not enrolled in Schools of Jammu and Kashmir in the year 2021. At least six percent of male and female students of 6-14 years were not currently enrolled in schools. The figures were revealed by the […]
Jammu & Kashmir
‘J&K put up for sale’: Former CM’s react sharply after land thrown open to every Indian citizen
SRINAGAR — Former Chief Minister’s of Jammu and Kashmir have reacted sharply hours after the administration throw land open for outsider inverstors saying “J&K has been put up for sale.” On Monday, J&K administration opened the union territory to the country’s real estate investors by signing 39 MoUs worth Rs 18,300 crore for the development […]
Government opens land, housing in J&K to every citizen of India
SRINAGAR — The centre and the J&K administration held a real estate summit in Jammu (the first of its kind) to encourage people from across the country to buy land, or a second home, in Jammu and Kashmir. Outsiders – those not classified as ‘permanent residents’ – had earlier been barred from purchasing or owning […]
Two JeM militant associates arrested in Pulwama, says police
SRINAGAR — Police on Monday claimed to have arrested two militant associates of Jaish-e-Muhammad outfit in south Kashmir Pulwama district. In a statement, the police said that with the assistance of 44 RR and 182 Bn CRPF, police arrested two militant associates of outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad involved in providing shelter, logistics, and other support to the […]
Kashmirfight Blog Case: Chargesheet filing process nearing completion
Haroon Nabi SRINAGAR — The filing of chargesheet in Kashmir fight blog case is nearing completion as the accused continue to remain in judicial custody while the police has collected “legally strong evidence” against the accused. Police sources told that the chargesheet in the case will be filed within 180 days of the arrest of […]
J&K worst in health performance: Report
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir has been ranked among the worst in health performance by Niti Aayog in its fourth annual index. Uttar Pradesh has been ranked worst among states while as Jammu and Kashmir and Delhi has been ranked among bottom UTs in terms of overall performance but emerged as the leading performer in […]
Some people don’t want J&K to be at par with other parts of India: LG Manoj Sinha
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday said that some people don’t want J&K to grow on the development front and that his government is committed to “break all walls that create hurdles” in making the UT at par with other parts of India. Addressing the first-ever J&K Real Estate Conference in […]
Two technicians sustain burn injuries in oxygen plant leakage in Baramulla
BARAMULLA — Two persons sustained burn injuries in an Oxygen plant leakage incident at Government Medical College Baramulla on Monday morning, officials said. They told GNS that two technicians identified as Asif Mushtaq Bhat, 25, son of Mohammad Ashraf Bhat resident of Delina Baramulla and Mohammad Saleem Khan, 30, son of Ghulam Nabi Khan resident […]
Higher reaches receive fresh snowfall in Kashmir, plains receive rain
SRINAGAR — Higher reaches including Gulmarg received fresh snowfall while rains lashed plains in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Monday. The snowfall has led to closure of Bandipora-Gurez as well as Srinagar-Leh roads besides Machil, Keran and Karnah. Mughal road, connecting shopian with Poonch and Rajouri districts as well as Kishtwar-Sinthan road are closed. […]
Ghulam Nabi Azad says he is ‘24 Carat Congressman’
JAMMU — Ghulam Nabi Azad Sunday put to rest all speculations about his possible exit from the party, calling himself a “24 Carat Congressman” and saying he was not upset with the party, but was instead working for unifying and uniting its workers. The former chief minister has been holding public rallies in Jammu and […]









